by Feroza Mehta | Feb 1, 2026 | Featured
Welcome to our second annual weddings issue. Working on this edition always makes me nostalgic for my own wedding, which was 20 years ago. I like to see how weddings evolve. Every new trend makes me wonder how different my celebration might have looked. Truth be told,...
by Feroza Mehta | Feb 1, 2026 | Featured, Weddings
Two educators found love in the staffroom. From heartfelt vows to a packed dance floor, Grace (née White) and Alex Dahm’s wedding was the perfect reflection of their relationship—classic, joyful and full of meaning. Surrounded by family and friends under the...
by Hailey Almsted | Feb 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Weddings
Accidental spills, dress snags, lipstick smudges, unwanted headaches—the list of potential wedding emergencies goes on. That’s why an emergency kit is the frosting on the (wedding) cake. Consider it a Mary Poppins bag filled with items needed for any type of accident...
by Mollee Francisco | Feb 1, 2026 | Arts, Education, Noteworthy, Weddings
If anyone knows their way around a dance floor, it’s Monica Mohn. “I’m a performer at heart,” she says. The three-time USA Dance National Champion for ballroom dance has had a storied career and is now dedicated to sharing her passion with others. “I want to take...
by Emily Gedde | Feb 1, 2026 | Weddings
Dearly Beloved Social reimagines wedding videos for the social media age. Planning a wedding comes with a large set of checklists, from finding the perfect dress to selecting who will capture moments from the big day. While planning her own wedding, content creator...
by Avery Vrieze | Feb 1, 2026 | Noteworthy, Weddings
Talking about money isn’t always easy, especially when a couple is juggling the excitement and expenses of planning a wedding. Hannah and Brady Rein understand all too well. The accountants-by-day created Financially Engaged, a platform designed to help partners...
by Emily Gedde | Feb 1, 2026 | Weddings
Discover how a natural talent for finding perfect pairings turned into a business. In the age of catfishing and swiping left, finding happily ever after for some can seem like something found in a fairy tale. But two Twin Cities women are putting the hope back into...
by Feroza Mehta | Feb 1, 2026 | Style
Add a little sparkle to your weekend with the City of Edina’s jewelry exchange, Bling It On. The free community event is from 3 to 5 p.m. February 28 at the Edina Senior Center. Guests can swap gently used jewelry and small accessories, such as handbags. It’s an...
by Feroza Mehta | Feb 1, 2026 | Entertain, Featured, Gift Guides, Interior Design, Shops
One collection of plates can take you from everyday dinners to elegant special occasions. It’s one of the most enjoyable tasks on the way to the altar: creating the wedding registry. In the movies, there’s always that scene where the newly engaged couple lovingly...
by Feroza Mehta | Feb 1, 2026 | Photo Contest
It was an early spring morning in Mark Bergeron’s backyard when his bleeding heart plant caught his eye. “We don’t have a lot of flowering plants around the house … Our only bleeding heart plant really took off like we’d never seen it. Usually, the plant grows several...
by Madeline Kopiecki | Feb 1, 2026 | Featured, Local Makers, Weddings
It’s architecture, it’s science and it’s eminently edible. When Altreisha Foster signed up for a cookie making class, she had no idea where that creative outlet would lead her. “It was just something to keep me occupied,” Foster says. The public health practitioner...
by Mollee Francisco | Feb 1, 2026 | Featured, Weddings
Do you remember the 21st night of September? It’s a night Annelise (née Orthey) and Jack Lee will never forget. The Edina-turned-Chicago couple tied the knot in Minneapolis on that date in 2024, forever embedding that classic Earth, Wind & Fire tune into their...
by Danielle Gallus | Jan 27, 2026 | Outdoors, Sports, Wellness
Discover a new way to enjoy the golf course this winter. This January, Braemar Golf Course staff has groomed a 2-mile loop of ski trails that eager locals are putting to the test. “The trails are highly appreciated and already well-used,” park planner Rachel Finberg...
by Feroza Mehta | Jan 1, 2026 | Uncategorized
I love to stay indoors during the winter. Even after growing up in Canada, enduring the lake effect snow of upstate New York and 18 years of Minnesota winters, I’ve never fully embraced the cold. Yet, The Legend of Gord the Green is why I still venture outdoors. Gord...
by Maureen Millea Smith | Jan 1, 2026 | Book Club, Noteworthy
A good mystery is a great read any time of year. Most mysteries are written as a series, and it is helpful to begin at the beginning. North Carolina librarian Nancy Lingle recommended The Unkindness of Ravens by M.E. Hilliard. It is the first in a series, and I...
